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Keys To Succeeding As A Chief Sustainability Officer

Forrester Digital Transformation

Urgency isn’t enough to drive climate action and improve environmental sustainability practices. Learn several key insights from successful chief sustainability officers.

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Women Are Fueling the Growth in Global Entrepreneurship

The Global Small Business Blog

©iStock/uzenzen Doesn't take much data to understand what's happening with women interested in entrepreneurship. Visit Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global® to witness first hand the power of women taking on the world with their businesses. And in the United States, according to The World Economic Forum , many women are fueling the uptick in global entrepreneurship, creating around half of all new businesses in 2022.

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Use Sustainability Mandates And Investments To Drive Supply Chain Innovation

Forrester Digital Transformation

The obligation to comply with supply chain regulations from the EU Supply Chain Act to a draft of US supply chain due diligence laws is spurring firms to rethink sourcing, supply chain, manufacturing policies, and supporting applications. In addition, the US and the EU alone are currently spending $1.4 trillion on environmental sustainability and climate adaptation.

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Green growth: Unlocking sustainability opportunities for retail banks

McKinsey and Company

A recent McKinsey survey shows broad, unmet consumer demand for climate-linked financial products—but will financial institutions provide the education consumers require and the differentiated offerings needed to win this space?

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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Beware The Stereotype: Gen Z Isn’t The Most Actively Green Generation

Forrester Digital Transformation

Businesses and media tend to catalog Gen Z (individuals born between 1997 and 2012) as the sustainability generation. Media hype surrounding young environmental activists like Greta Thunberg reinforces this stereotype. But brands and retailers should beware this boilerplate assumption. Gen Z’s relationship with environmental sustainability is nuanced.

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Operational excellence: How purpose and technology can power performance

McKinsey and Company

Next-generation operational excellence is more than doing things well. It’s about uniting an organization around a common purpose, process, and systems.

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IBM and Texas A&M AgriLife provide data, technology and expertise to farmers in need

IBM Services

In Texas, 2022 was one of the driest years on record. With failed crops, low yields for farmers and diminished grazing for cattle, the Texas Department of Agriculture identified climate change as a potential threat to the state’s food supply. Smallholder farmers, particularly those in arid and drought-prone regions, struggle to manage their farms because they lack access to guidance on how much water to use for specific crops to ensure a good yield. “We’re in hills, so some are

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Climate Adaptation Demands New Skills, Technology, And Commitment

Forrester Digital Transformation

Climate change impacts of this century are irreversible, and they will likely only worsen. Learn the skills, tech, and commitment needed for climate adaptation.

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The CFO: at the forefront of innovation

IBM Services

Historically, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) role had been strictly focused on accounting for financial information. These days, there’s a need — and even some pressure — for CFOs to evolve their scope and influence the innovation agenda within their enterprises. For starters, they can help prioritize and invest in it. It’s the season for the strategic and innovative CFO.

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This Earth Day, Take Control Of Climate Risk

Forrester Digital Transformation

Climate events occur more frequently every year. Treat this Earth Day as a call to action, and add climate risks to your systemic risk purview.

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Global Hiring Guide for Startups

Grow your startup beyond borders and boundaries. Global expansion is the ultimate goal for many startup founders. However, to successfully enter new markets and grow internationally, you need a sound and scalable global recruitment strategy. In this eBook, you’ll discover how you can gain a competitive edge over your business rivals through the latest technology, harnessing global contractors, and using a global employment platform.

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Building optionality: Balance sheet discipline is both timely and timeless

McKinsey and Company

Companies can build optionality by strengthening their balance sheets, increasing cash, and establishing a cash culture across the organization.

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The State Of IT Environmental Sustainability, 2023: Results From A Global Survey Of IT And Sustainability Decision-Makers

Forrester Digital Transformation

Technology and sustainability leaders can use the insights in this report to benchmark their own state of IT environmental sustainability.

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Our Reality is Systemic – Time for Decision Makers to Understand the Implications

Intelligent Management Inc.

Today’s post ‘Our Reality is Systemic’ is by Dr. Domenico Lepore. It is an excerpt adapted from ‘ Sechel: Logic, Language and Tools to Manage Any Organization as a Network ‘ that is even more relevant today than when it was written during the global financial crisis. Our reality is systemic. As communication becomes more instantaneous, we are increasingly aware that we are not separate from others the way we perceived ourselves to be in the past.

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The State Of Digital Commerce For Brand Manufacturers In 2023

Forrester Digital Transformation

Read for strategic marketplace and DTC takeaways we gathered from Forrester’s Q1 2023 Global State Of Brand Manufacturers Survey.

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ABM Evolution: How Top Marketers Are Using Account-Based Strategies

In times of economic uncertainty, account-based strategies are essential. According to several business analysts and practitioners, ABM is a necessity for creating more predictable revenue. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of marketers (74%) already have the resources needed to build successful ABM programs.

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Why restoring natural capital is good for business

McKinsey and Company

Investing in nature is vital to our collective future—and it can also lead to both environmental and financial returns. Here’s how.

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Standards And Frameworks Abound For Environmental Sustainability — Don’t Confuse The Two

Forrester Digital Transformation

Frameworks and standards are not the same. Learn the difference and get a look at some commonly used ones for sustainability.

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Ahead of the curve: Getting cargo revenue management right as the cycle turns

McKinsey and Company

The air cargo market is at a turning point as yields begin to fall from the peaks of the past three years—now is the time for cargo airlines to re-think revenue management.

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It’s The 53rd Earth Day, And What Has Sales Done?

Forrester Digital Transformation

Learn six meaningful ways that the sales organization can contribute to sustainability efforts at your organization today.

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Top 7 Global Employment Challenges

The benefits of expanding internationally are endless, especially if you approach it the right way. However, there are pitfalls along the way that can slow down progress. Global expansion brings many opportunities for companies —business growth, brand-building in new markets, and access to diverse talent pools worldwide. However, international growth can come with challenges.

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Semantic HTML: Building Accessible Websites with Native HTML Part 1 of 5

Perficient Digital Transformation

A Guide to Creating Accessible and Meaningful Web Content In the world of web development, accessibility has become a crucial factor in designing and building websites. Accessibility ensures that everyone, regardless of their abilities, can access and use a website without any barriers. Semantic HTML is one of the most essential tools in creating an accessible website.

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Powering the transition to zero-emission trucks through infrastructure

McKinsey and Company

The United States has committed to 100 percent zero-emission truck sales by 2040, but what needs to happen on the ground?

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Fostering Growth and Collaboration: Welcoming Martin Dommerby Kristiansen to Our Board of Directors

Wirtek

We are delighted to introduce Martin Dommerby Kristiansen as the latest independent member to join our Board of Directors at Wirtek A/S. Martin's appointment aligns with our ongoing commitment to uphold strong corporate governance and enhance our international sales and marketing initiatives. Martin brings a wealth of experience as a seasoned leader in the international software services industry.

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Author Talks: How investing in ‘impact start-ups’ can help level the playing field

McKinsey and Company

Tech venture capitalists discuss how a bold experiment became a successful formula for closing gaps in access and opportunity for vulnerable communities.

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ABM Success Recipe: Mastering the Crawl, Walk, Run Approach

Shifting to an account-based marketing (ABM) strategy can be both exciting and challenging. Well-implemented ABM motions build engagement with high-value accounts and drive impactful campaigns that resonate with your audience. But where do you begin, and how do you progress from crawling to running? Watch now as Demand Gen experts delve into the essentials of each stage of the ABM process.

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The Benefits of ESG for Growing Companies and Enterprises

NoonDalton

As of 2020, 88% of publicly traded companies, 79% of venture and private equity-backed companies, and 67% of privately-owned companies had ESG initiatives in place. NAVEX Global As businesses continue to face increasing pressure from stakeholders to prioritize environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations, it is becoming increasingly clear that ESG is more than just a buzzword.

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Working hard for the money: The crunch on global economic profit

McKinsey and Company

Global economic-profit pools have been shrinking over the past two decades. What’s going on?

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What Is Global Mobility? How to Simplify Work from Anywhere

Velocity Global

Global mobility is an organizational trend that has become a key factor for international companies’ success. By offering employees international opportunities, businesses can attract top talent, diversify their workforce, and gain a competitive advantage amid economic uncertainty. However, facilitating global workforce mobility involves navigating complex immigration, employment, and tax laws across multiple jurisdictions—all of which pose significant compliance risks.

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Pension Risk Transfer: The Next Greenfield Opportunity in Retirement and Insurance | Blog

Everest Group

With pension risk transfer (PRT) activity hitting post-pandemic record highs of $53 billion in North America market volume last year, this growing market represents a massive untapped opportunity for technology and services providers to leverage their retirement and pension expertise to deliver new solutions. Read on to learn about the possibilities this option opens.

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Global Hiring Guide: Top Emerging Fintech Hubs

The fintech industry is growing exponentially — in the first quarter of 2022, the sector saw a 182 percent increase in tech job growth. However, experts are warning that local candidates to fill those roles may become scarce in certain areas. In fact, according to a report from Korn Ferry, by 2030, more than 85 million jobs could go unfilled across three major industries: telecommunications, manufacturing, and technology.

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A community Dr. King would be proud to call home: Revitalizing Atlanta’s westside

McKinsey and Company

The president and CEO of the Westside Future Fund shares learnings from working to revitalize neighborhoods in Atlanta and the impact the organization has had in the community since being launched in 2014.

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Research-driven NGO adds more on-the-ground workers to make a local impact on a global scale

Safeguard Global

WRI, a nongovernmental organization (NGO) headquartered in Washington, D.C., uses Global Employment Outsourcing (GEO) to hire people around the world to research ideas and develop solutions in support of its mission: reducing global emissions and protecting the interests of vulnerable populations. “Safeguard Global’s footprint is in so many countries, and having one point of contact and standardized processes is a value-add for us,” says Shefaali Desai, HR International Manager, Global Human R

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Help-Desk Services - What is it and How does it Work?

Go4Customer

Help desk services are a critical component of modern customer support and IT management. They involve providing assistance and technical support to customers or end-users who require help with their products, services, or technical issues. Help desk services can be provided in various forms, including phone support, email support, chat support, and self-service portals.

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Service Providers Are Behind in Serving the Retail, Distribution, CPG Industry | Market Insights™

Everest Group

Retail CHECK OUT OUR RETAIL AND CPG IT SERVICES

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How Intent Data Helps Marketers Convert A-List Accounts

One of the biggest challenges for any B2B marketer is understanding your prospects’ next move — who is most likely to buy and when. Without these insights, marketing campaigns can feel more like guesswork, with high investment and little return. We’re here to tell you there’s a better way. By tracking buyers’ digital footprints and online activity, such as website visits, product reviews, and spikes in content consumption, you can engage prospects with a message that really resonates.